A true story from the Japanese Embassy in the US:Prime Minister Mori was given some basic English conversation training before he visited Washington and met with President Bill Clinton.

The instructor told Mori: "Prime Minister, when you shake hand with President Clinton, please say "How are you?". Then Mr. Clinton should say "I am fine, and you?" Now you should say "Me, too". Afterwards, we translators, will do all the work for you".